I have never known life without medical issues and I’ve accepted that as my norm. I was first diagnosed with anaphylactic food allergies , asthma and eczema at the age of two. My mother, doubtful that a toddler would be able to properly advocate for herself, immediately measured my teeny wrist using a dollar bill and
I always have my inhaler close by, especially during the change in seasons. Last summer I experienced the most severe asthma attack I’ve had in years while at my nephew’s track meet. With the sun beating down, I decided to leave the bleachers and stand under a willow tree to enjoy some shade before his next race. After
The first day of school is full of excitement for students, parents, and educators alike. In an average year, it may also bring some anxiety…but
According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 10 million men, women and children in the United States experience an asthma attack each year. More
It’s allergy season again, and this year some experts are predicting the worst seasonal allergy conditions in years. To add more stress, the coronavirus pandemic is upon us – and sometimes it’s hard to know if your symptoms are allergies, asthma, or COVID-19. People living with allergies and asthma need […]